Help!: Measurements and using larger wall tiles

[moopind]

I wondered if folk would mind giving me their opinions on our plans. We want to have the bathroom re-tiled and a new bath and toilet put in. We currently have square white tiles (see first link) but would like to go for really big, matt white tiles.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40144810@N00/3619905812/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40144810@N00/3619087411/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40144810@N00/3619087447/

First of all, we'd have to get the tiling done first then have the bath fitted, I suppose. But looking at the measurements (second and third links), do you think it would look OK if we used tiles which measured 60x30 - I'm just aware that we'd get two-and-a-bit tiles on each tall wall around the shower and that we'd either have to have cut tiles on the above-basin panel or else widen it by quite a bit. These tiles have no bevel on the edges, by the way.

The other options are 40x30 with a bevel, 31.5x60 with a bevel, 33x45 with a bevel or 40x25 with a bevel.

I would want the tiled parts to be at least as big as the current tiles parts so I don't have to do more painting on the walls.

Thanks for any comments.

[pete f]

moonpind pick whatever tile size you want but fit the bath first then tile

[faithhealer]

Agree with Pete, not a big deal of difference, wouldn't personally pick the biggest tiles though, I don't think you have enough wall showing. Always like to see tiles 'behind' the wash basin though. All down to personal taste as we always say!

[moopind]

Thanks, folks. Much appreciated

[365drills]

I used 600x300mm tiles (floor to ceiling) in a brickwork pattern then fitted the free standing bath after.


Large format tiles are fine for small rooms.

(in my opinion) !

PS: I would tile the whole room



The use of contrasts in this room seem to make it look even smaller